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GoLawEnforcement.com

Police Recruit

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $57,606/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Hampton, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$69,924 / year median in Virginia

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Job Description

Police Recruit Job Type:

Full Time Hampton, VA Hampton Police Department Salary:

$54,863.00 - $60,349.00

Annually Closing Date:

8/17/2026

Position Summary:

This community driven role patrols an assigned district during one of two shifts to enforce the ordinances and statutes of the City of Hampton and State of Virginia. May be assigned to various units within the Hampton Police Division. Entry level position. Requires attendance at Police Academy and period of probationary status prior to permanent appointment. Upon successful completion of Police Training Academy and all certifications required by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services incumbent shall be administratively upgraded to the position of

Police Officer Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited high school course of study or successful completion of a GED; college level course work in Police Science or related field of study preferred. Requires attendance at Police Academy and period of probationary status prior to permanent appointment. No prior experience is required. Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Must pass City physical examination, background investigation (to include polygraph examination), and physical agility examination. This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy. Must be at least twenty (20) years of age at time of application. May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends. Requires frequent travel throughout the city. May be rotated to any Police Recruit position within the Police Division. Must be able to maintain the ability to provide credible testimony in court, to the magistrate and in other situations where credibility will be of importance. A sustained finding of untruthfulness at the conclusion of an internal investigation may result in immediate termination. The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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